Displaying 131 - 140 of 697
5/21/2018 - Hello All! My name is Katie Schoenfelder and I am excited to announce that I am the 2018 summer intern at Ag United for South Dakota! I just completed my sophomore year at South Dakota State University where I am majoring in agricultural communications with minors in marketing and graphic de... Read More
5/16/2018 - SPINK COLONY SHOWCASES NEWLY OPENED KASEMEISTER CREAMERY Spink Colony near Frankfort invites public to open house on June 1 FRANKFORT, SD: Spink Colony is celebrating the opening of Käsemeister Creamery with an Open House on June 1st from 11am – 4pm, at 18206 Spink Lane, Frankfort, Sout... Read More
5/16/2018 - Every May we celebrate two of our favorite products that are grown in South Dakota, beef and eggs! Eggs are a great way to start your day, and steak is always the best end. In South Dakota, we have farm families that are committed to ensuring these products are safe, delicious, and nutritious. ... Read More
5/3/2018 - Grain fed beef (noun) – Beef from cattle that have been fed a diet that includes grains, such as corn or soybeans. This term specifically refers to how cattle are fed in the last stages of life, as all cattle are born in pastures and stay there with their mother until weaning. These cattle are t... Read More
5/1/2018 - We hear the phrase “Farm to Table” quite a bit when talking about food production and agriculture today. Ranchers Eric and Michelle Jennings from Spearfish, South Dakota, have a good perspective on what it takes to raise beef cattle that deliver the nutritious and delicious beef products that... Read More
5/1/2018 - Farmer's Daughter Guest Blog Post written by Kelly Brandlee Kelly and her husband Clint. I grew up on my family’s farm near Salem, SD where we raised cattle, corn and soybeans. We also had horses that were used not just for 4-H and fun activities, but also to check cattle. ... Read More
4/30/2018 - Through blizzards, rain, and a little sun, we had committed volunteers that helped us complete our April activities. April Agvocates sent videos to classrooms for the Adopt A Farmer program, and invited local leaders to learn more about South Dakota agriculture through farm tours. April Agvoca... Read More
4/10/2018 - Cow-Calf (adj.) : When asking famers what type of farm they have, you might hear them say they have a “cow-calf” operation. This means that this farmer has chosen to focus on taking care of momma cows and their baby calves. It takes a lot of work to make sure that the cows get pregnant, ha... Read More
4/10/2018 - April Featured Farmer: Pete Bakken Living on the border between South Dakota and Minnesota gives Pete Bakken twice the opportunity to share information about his farm. From fourth grade classrooms in Sioux Falls and Garretson, South Dakota, to local farm tours and the Minnesota State Fair,... Read More
3/31/2018 - We had an amazing month in March celebrating National Ag Week with events at schools, Washington Pavilion and more. Thanks to everyone who volunteered or attended and event, and thank you to the 46,000 farm and ranch families of South Dakota. Check out a few photos and videos from event... Read More
